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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 901.84 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 901.84 and 168.34 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 901.84 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/901.84 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 901.84 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 151,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,815.75/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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